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L855 FTF

1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto139,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 FTF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2008 131,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

large crack in screen just outside swept area

water pump bearings noisey and leaking coolant

Pass 12 Nov 2007 123,827 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 123,677 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 117,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 117,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 110,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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L855 FTF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 139,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L855 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L855 FTF registered?

L855 FTF is a 1993 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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